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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 403.88 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 403.88 and 153.77 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 403.88 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/403.88 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 403.88 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 62,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,101.84/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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